What is PLTL?
PLTL (Peer-Led Team Learning) is an innovative model in chemistry education. Small groups of students meet weekly for ninety-minute workshop sessions led by a Peer Leader. Together, the group works through challenging problem sets written by WVU chemistry faculty. Workshops are designed to encourage various problem solving strategies, alone, in pairs, and in groups. PLTL has proven to be an effective learning tool for many chemistry students here at WVU.
Is PLTL a course requirement?
No. PLTL is a voluntary student academic resource. But, in order to participate in the program you must make a commitment to attend all of the workshops. This is necessary for the group to be able to succeed. [Two absences are allowed with the permission of your Peer Leader or the program director.]
What courses offer PLTL support here at WVU?
We will provide PLTL support for Chem 111, Chem 115, and Chem 116 for the fall 2009 semester. .
Who are these Peer Leaders?
Peer leaders are your fellow WVU students. They have successfully completed general chemistry here at WVU and are eager to help you learn to do so as well.
Why is attendance important?
PLTL is all about working together as a group. This is next to impossible if group composition varies week to week. You are allowed two excused absences, but are strongly encouraged to maintain perfect attendance. It is especially important to attend the first three to four sessions when the group dynamics are working themselves out. It throws off the whole atmosphere if a new person shows up to sessions and expects an established group to accommodate their personal learning style.
What does it cost?
It’s free! There is no financial obligation.
For more information, please contact the PLTL program director.
